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European solar procurement is shifting away from cost concerns towards other risks, according to speakers at the SolarPLUS Europe conference in Milan yesterday.

More than 70% of global solar manufacturing facilities exhibited “major” or “critical” defects in 2025, according to a new report from Intertek CEA.

Current solar PV module price increases are largely dictated by five major components, according to data from Intertek CEA

Intertek CEA's Joerg Althaus examines some of the most commonly found tracking and racking defects in PV power plants.

Quality assurance provider Intertek has acquired Aerial PV Inspection, a specialist in drone-enabled solar site inspections.

To say that it has been a busy time for the US solar industry lately would be an understatement, especially at the policy and tariff level.

Buyers should prepare for increases in the price of vital solar module components, such as polysilicon, wafers and cells, but “remain cautious” of accepting new contractual terms from Chinese suppliers until formal market policies are agreed.